The Internationl Society of Hospitality Consultants is truly the world's greatest source for hospitality expertise and counsel, represented by some two hundred of the industry's most respected professionals from across the six continents.

Miami, Florida (November 8, 2018): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) recently held their Annual Conference in Miami Celebrating the Past, Charting the Future: The 30th Anniversary Conference with ISHC members, candidates and Friends of the Society. Attendees enjoyed exceptional programming and memorable networking events and while doing so, took care of critical Society business including the election of the new Board of Directors and recognizing one member for his outstanding contribution to the Society.

Each year ISHC honors a member for his or her outstanding contribution of volunteer time to the Society with the Chuck Pinkowski Member Service Award during the Annual Conference’s Celebration Gala. This year’s award was presented to David Neff, Partner of Perkins Coie LLP, a two-time ISHC Chair Emeritus. Neff served as ISHC Chair in 2005/2006 and 2016/2017, has led numerous ISHC initiatives since becoming a member in 1995, and is currently serving on the Professional Conduct Committee.

ISHC Executive Director Andrea Belfanti remarked, “We have been very fortunate to have a culture that encourages members to volunteer their time and talents in support of ISHC projects and operations. The more our members get involved, the greater value they see from their membership. If not for this tremendous commitment of volunteer time and energy, ISHC would not be the Society it is today. We are grateful to David for his many contributions and continued support and looking forward to working with our new ISHC Board of Directors to continue on this path of strategic growth for the Society.”

2018 marks a milestone 30th Anniversary for ISHC. While much has changed since its establishment in 1988, ISHC remains committed to the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. ISHC membership is by invitation only and candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, ensuring that all ISHC members have a reputation of integrity and are qualified by their experience, training and knowledge to develop and express sound judgment on industry issues.

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About ISHC

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants is truly The Leading Source for Global Hospitality Expertise, represented by over two hundred of the industry’s most respected professionals from across six continents. Collectively, ISHC members provide expert services in over fifty functional areas and have specialized skills in virtually every segment of the hospitality industry. ISHC is dedicated to promoting the highest quality of professional consulting standards and practices for the hospitality industry. Candidates undergo a rigorous screening process, ensuring that all ISHC members have a reputation of integrity and are qualified by their experience, training and knowledge to develop and express sound judgment on industry issues. Additional information about the organization, along with a directory of ISHC members, is available on the ISHC website at ishc.com.